NovelMed values the privacy of its users and for this reason we have created this comprehensive privacy policy to discuss the collection, use, and disclosure of website user’s personal information. This policy does not apply to third-party online resources to which NovelMed’s Website may link, where NovelMed does not control the content or the privacy practices of such resources. We encourage you to be aware of and read the privacy policy of each site you visit. Remember, the statements in this privacy policy apply solely to information collected by NovelMed.

Please read this policy carefully and if you have any questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of your information please contact us at webmaster@novelmed.com

When & What Information We Collect

NovelMed may collect information about your web browsing activities for security and statistical purposes such as the name of your internet service provider, the website you use to access our site, your IP address, and websites you visit from our site. While it is possible that this information could be used to identify you, the collection of this information is not intended to lead to your identification unless criminal activity is intended.

Some areas of the website will allow users to provide NovelMed with additional information which may be personally identifiable. Some of these website areas include, but are not limited to, forms for general inquiries, forms for submitting resumes, and forms for requesting investor information. Requested information include, but are not limited to your name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, date of birth, professional credentials, hobbies and interests, and other general information. Users may choose to not provide this information simply by avoiding submission of these forms.

NovelMed will only use personally identifiable information for the purpose of providing the user with the requested products or services, except where otherwise provided by law. Personally identifiable information that is submitted to NovelMed will not be transferred to third parties or sold for marketing purposes without the express consent of the user. In general, NovelMed does not share your personal information, however, circumstances may arise where NovelMed may, for business reasons, decide to reorganize or divest its business through sale, merger or acquisition. In these circumstances, personal information may be shared with actual or prospective partners, purchasers. In the event that NovelMed is purchased by a third party, we will no longer be able to guarantee the protections provided by this privacy policy. For this reason we recommend that users re-read our privacy policy each time they submit personal information.

NovelMed may use third parties to provide services and information on our site and we may provide some co-branded services in partnership with others. We also may use third parties to analyze data collected on our site. We will not disclose your personally identifiable information to anyone other than NovelMed employees and those third parties with whom we have a business relationship. If we allow a third party contractor to have access to your personally identifiable information, we will not authorize them to take it or use it for any purpose that is not consistent with this privacy policy.

What choices do I have about how NovelMed collects, uses and discloses personal information about me?

You may choose not to provide any personal information to NovelMed simply by avoiding submission of our online forms. However, some of our services are only available to users who submit these forms. NovelMed may use tracking technologies such as cookies to generate statistics about users entering and exiting our website, for the security of our website, or to provide other services to our users. This information is not collected in order to identify the users of our website. However, users may prevent the collection of some of this information by disabling or limiting the use of cookies. Most internet browsers allow users to configure their web browser to limit or disable the use of cookies. If you limit or disable cookies, certain functions of our website may not work properly.

Right of Access and Correction

You have the right to review and correct any personal data stored in our system if you believe it may be out of date or incorrect. Send an e-mail to website@novelmed.com explaining your prior submission, including a date, and the information you wish to correct or review.

Right of Cancellation

You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data in the future. Contact website@novelmed.com

Data Retention

NovelMed will only retain personal information for as long as it is needed in order to provide the requested service. Please note that in some instances, such as job applications, data may be retained for longer intervals so that we have adequate time to review and consider your submission.

Data Security and Protection

NovelMed will use organizational and technical measures to protect the information that is submitted by users from unauthorized access, manipulation, alteration, or deletion. However, NovelMed is not an insurer of the security of your personal information. Accordingly, NovelMed assumes no liability for any disclosure of data due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third party access or other acts of third parties, or acts or omissions beyond NovelMed’s reasonable control.

Changes in Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or remove this privacy policy at any time by posting the amendments or changes to this website. This policy was last updated June 29, 2007.